Imrul Kayes facts for kids
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Imrul Kayes in 2018
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Imrul Kayes
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| Born | 2 February 1987 Meherpur, Khulna, Bangladesh |
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| Nickname | Sagar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Opening batsman, occasional wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 53) | 19 November 2008 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 22 November 2019 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 93) | 14 October 2008 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 11 December 2018 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 26) | 1 May 2010 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 29 October 2017 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006–present | Khulna Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Sylhet Royals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Rangpur Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | Comilla Victorians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20 | Chattogram Challengers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2024 | Comilla Victorians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 January 2024
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Imrul Kayes (born February 2, 1987) is a talented Bangladeshi cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and sometimes plays as a wicket-keeper. He used to be the captain of the Comilla Victorians team. Imrul played for the Khulna Division for many years.
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Playing for Bangladesh: International Career
Imrul Kayes started his professional cricket journey in 2006. He played many matches before joining the national team. His first big international game was in October 2008. This was a One Day International (ODI) match against New Zealand.
Early Test Matches
In November 2008, Imrul made his Test debut. This was during a series against South Africa. He opened the batting, which means he was one of the first two players to bat.
Finding His Form
Imrul really started to shine in 2010. He scored a lot of runs in ODI matches that year. He was the fifth-highest run-scorer globally in ODIs. He also scored his first century (100 runs) in an ODI against New Zealand.
Wicket-Keeping Skills
In 2017, Imrul showed his skills as a substitute wicket-keeper. During a Test match against New Zealand, he took five catches in one innings. This was a record for any substitute wicket-keeper in a Test match!
Amazing Batting in 2018
October 2018 was a fantastic time for Imrul Kayes. He scored his highest ODI score of 144 runs against Zimbabwe. In that series, he scored a total of 349 runs. This included scores of 144, 90, and 115. His amazing performance helped Bangladesh win the series against Zimbabwe. He almost broke the record for the most runs in a three-match ODI series.
Return to the Squad
In May 2021, Imrul was chosen for Bangladesh's ODI team again. This was for a home series against Sri Lanka. He had not played an ODI since 2018.
Playing in the 2011 World Cup
Imrul Kayes was a key player for Bangladesh in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He was the top run-scorer for his team in the tournament. He scored 188 runs in total. He also won the "Man of the Match" award twice. He scored half-centuries (50 runs) against England and the Netherlands. These scores helped Bangladesh win those important games. He was one of only two Bangladeshi players to win consecutive "Man of the Match" awards in ODIs.
Playing for Teams in Bangladesh: Domestic Career
In 2012, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) started a new tournament. It was called the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). It's a fast-paced Twenty20 cricket competition. Imrul Kayes was bought by the Sylhet Royals team for $50,000. He continued to play for different teams in the BPL. He played for the Comilla Victorians and the Chattogram Challengers.
Retirement
Imrul Kayes announced his retirement from Test and first-class cricket in November 2024.
International Centuries
Imrul Kayes has scored several centuries (100 runs or more) in international cricket. He has scored 3 centuries in Test matches and 4 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs). These big scores show his skill as a batsman.
